The NGO CHS Alternativo, in its firm commitment to the defense of human rights in Peru, manages diverse projects that encompasses multiple aspects including the prevention and fight against human trafficking and assistance for its victims as well as the projects that encompass the social problems of missing persons and human smuggling.

The CHS Alternativo Internship/ Volunteer Program offers students or professionals, at both our main office in Lima and victim attention center in Iquitos, Peru, the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in our advocacy projects. CHS Alternativo works with its volunteers to establish a set work plan under the direct supervision of experienced Peruvian staff.

Requirements
The volunteer and internship application period is open year-round. Volunteers are expected to stay for a minimum of two months and maximum of one year. The program is principally oriented towards those students or professionals of law, psychology, political science, international relations, communications, and journalism, although all applicants are welcome and will be considered.

Please apply by submitting your CV and Cover letter to seleccionchs@chs-peru.com.

DIANA PARRA, a student from Southwestern University in Texas.

Diana participated in Nexos Voluntarios program in Peru as a volunteer in CHS Alternativo´s Reference Center in Iquitos. Throughout six weeks in the winter of 2008 (July and August), she provided great support to the project, Prepare Yourself for Life.   The following is the blog that she developed during her stay in the region. Furthermore, she published an article about her experiences in the bi-monthly report of Southwestern University´s Office of Civic Engagement, HYDRA.